I have not had luck with enlarging it.

Peculiar to Italy is the "Condono" legislation, whereby the State "condonos" the urban sins of its citizens, who have constructed, enlarged or modified buildings, without having obtained the necessary approvals from the local Council.

I have some friends (she designs/he builder) who will take a boring house and enlarge the panty and master closet, add a few retro accent walls and wala.

You can look to the sq ft requirements of a sleeping area per person and if that area can not be enlarged by rearranging the furniture for example, then you may say there is only the legal space for one person for sleeping.

I've seen many properties where the entire structure was enlarged, usually in violation of the required setbacks or boundaries.  

Jon, any way to give a link to the article or enlarge it, can't read it, it's smaller than the fine print on an Tylenol bottle. 

Yes, and it's to reasonable accommodations, ramp, grab bars, removing lower cabinet doors, not rehabbing enlarging doors or rearranging a bathroom for a 3' turning radius.

Now I read them on my Mac as I can ENLARGE the print.

The appraiser will pull comps and will enlarge their search area until they find something comparable.

Specifically, it states:(1) An individual need not obtain a mortgage loan originator license under ORS 86A.200 to 86A.239 to make a residential mortgage loan in which the borrower will use the funds to construct, alter, move, enlarge, replace, repair, or develop land for one to four dwelling units designed or suitable for residential occupancy subject to the following conditions:(a) The borrower does not intend to reside in the completed dwelling;(b) The lender verifies that the borrower is licensed by the Construction Contractors Board as a contractor and holds an endorsement as a:(A) Residential general contractor;(B) Residential specialty contractor;(C) Residential limited contractor; or(D) Residential developer.